# squalid

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning 1: descriptive use

Extremely dirty and unpleasant.

## Meaning 2: descriptive use (adjective)

Showing a contemptible lack of moral standards

## Meaning 3: zoology

Any member of the family Squalidae of dogfish sharks

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